Bose Soundlink Micro vs Tribit Stormbox Micro

[@alanrossreviews]

Timecodes: 6:16 specs 9:26 40% volume test 13:33 70% volume test 17:04 85% volume test 21:54 volume test

[@jojoplaza7594]

Very unbiased review, i really appreciate this, Allan! There was the proper presentation of the actual performance unlike other reviews that just because one is louder and has more base its better already. I listen to mostly classical and soft jazz, mainstream jazz and opera. So as you mentioned, depending on the genre of music you listen too that should choose accordingly.

[@alanrossreviews]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@UniversalExports]

One of the best comparisons on KZbin!! I work in an office so i need to listen at very low volume so the Bose wins here for me. Thanks for the hard work you put into this.

[@alanrossreviews]

either can do the job, just different sound signatures. i also prefer the warmer nature of the bose.

[@ZeroPointProductions]

After watching other reviews between these 2 speakers it seemed like everyone’s view was that the tribit was heaps better, thank you for your in detail review and quality recording techniques. The sound of the bose to me is much smoother and the warmth works better for a speaker of that size. I have 2 bose micros and can definitely say they rock for their size being able to have a wide stereo separation while camping etc. For home I have 2 x anker motion plus but having the ability to keep these bose in my camera bag at all times is so handy

[@alanrossreviews]

yeah i was expecting the tribit to be head and shoulders better from other reviews, not so in my opinion except in terms of value.

[@migks37]

Alan Ross Reviews your tribit is noticeable softer than the Bose, I was really enthusiastic about the tribit. Or maybe it’s variation samples? Because in others reviews the tribit has even more bass at 60% vol. thanks for your review.

[@ketowolf]

Good review! All the other reviews I watched with sound comparisons, these two sounded VERY close. But in this review, the Bose sounded clearly better to me! So that’s useful data for me. Honestly the fact that the Bose is usb-micro though makes it hard for me to pick up… I feel like Bose has to have an updated micro coming up soon maybe hopefully? :p

[@alanrossreviews]

subsequent comparisons changed the game. once i removed absolute volume limit the tribit went louder so that may be a game changer but overall sound signature differences didnt change.

[@Frip36]

This fellow Alan Ross is levels above the rest. THIS is how you do a review. Most others half-ass it. I'm sure this took a long time, and much effort. You are greatly appreciated. 22:10 Great song. Bose makes it sound like it's coming out of a metal tube. Fake. Tribit sounds much better on this song. Request: Since podcasts are so popular now. Be nice if you showed how speakers handle speaking voice. Use a newscaster who has an annoying high pitch voice. And see which speaker makes her sound most tolerable. On this, Bose would win. Since it lacks detail. Which is sometimes good. All in all, the Tribit is best.

[@alanrossreviews]

there are so many things i would like to incorporate but videos are already too long and complicated 😲

[@danielscg22]

your channel is underrated. Like for real!!!

[@alanrossreviews]

for sure 😜

[@basslover352]

As someone who has a pair of both bose and tribit micros the bose gets less impressive while the tribit becomes more impressive the higher you turn them up. For low levels on the bose the hyped bass and treble are pleasant. For going out on the go the tribit wins though and is more flexible and it's common you'll need to turn up the volume when you're outside so tribit wins for me. The tribit also has much better sounding compression, more power and clean sound near max while the bose completely falls apart and starts to sound very squishy and lots of inter modulation distortion. It's hard to catch in this video.

[@alanrossreviews]

interesting, tx.

[@KebbaPropulsion]

Yes, the micro is fantastic!

[@gma904]

The Bose sounded so much better in this video to me.

[@totamendez3989]

I'm glad I stumbled on this video. I was on the fence of ordering the Tribit but I got rid of my old JBL 3 because of the high and mid prominent sound it produces. I heard a Bose Soundlink Micro as demo and I like the full balance sound of it. I went for the Bose. And you are right. It really depends on our listening preferences. Thanks for this review.

[@alanrossreviews]

We have the newer micro 2 now

[@waynedexter]

I like this little speaker. I’m glad you’re showing it some love. I’ve had it for a couple months now and it preforms great. Balanced and clear. It keeps me company on my bike rides, usually 4 or 5 times a week. I attach it to the top tube close to the handle bar so when I’m leaning over the speaker is pointed directly at me 😊. Usually I have the volume hovering between 60 to 80 percent depending on how loud my environment is. Only once have I had it at max and that was because I was dealing with insanely loud traffic. With that said this speaker plays loud for its size. Before getting the Tribit StormBox Micro I was eyeing the Bose SoundLink Micro for the longest... What prevented me from copping was price. Even on sale, 20% off, I still couldn’t justify paying... Needless to say I was happy when Tribit announced their version. I have all of Tribit’s speakers and I’ve never been disappointed, and I knew that would be the same case with this speaker. I have to say though that even though the form factor is extremely similar between the 2 I actually prefer the aesthetics of the BSM slightly more. You can tell visually that the Bose is a more durable speaker. Looks more premium too. Ok, with all that said, folks should definitely cop the TSM. Especially if you’re an avid bike rider like myself. Battery is slightly underwhelming but besides that it’s a really good speaker. Its 30 - 50% cheaper than the Bose but with that don’t pay over $40 for it.

[@alanrossreviews]

they make great value speakers no doubt about it. i cant say the bose is better, just different. my personal preference is for the bose because its warmer in a way i like. but tribit no nonsense kinda uncoloured.

[@waynedexter]

Can you see if you could get the XSound Surf from Tribit? Another speaker with great sound but sucky battery 😒

[@marcoyanez5874]

Bose technology has always tried to go first, but the results have not always been the best, especially when you have a lot of competition that many times even copies your products. With all that said and knowing that the bose brand is expensive, I must say that I have two bose speakers: a soundlink micro and a soundlink revolve and even though they don't sound perfect I think they have a more than acceptable sound, very good basses for its sizes. They have some Plus that it has been difficult for me to find in other brands: 1) quality of materials and termination 2) connection stability for one speaker or pairing in stereo or party mode 3) function that allows activating the speaker without pressing buttons, this function is great, i really love it. So I could say that you spend money for these speakers but you get a comprehensive product. Updated comment: I use iOS and my Bose speakers work perfectly with Siri to give it an instruction and wait for its response, as well as to receive calls. I have the soundcore motion plus that sounds really excellent but doesn’t work correctly with Siri: lower the volume of Siri voice or simply Siri's voice does not emit from my cell phone or the speaker

[@alanrossreviews]

yup you always have to consider the full package.

[@gtb100dzikus]

For me it's a very simple choice. For a price of one Bose i can get two Tribit's, pair them in TWS, adjust EQ on my phone... and that's exactly what I did. Alan as always very honest review.

[@alanrossreviews]

thank you! i just give my opinion, right or wrong 😜 maybe a fairer test then would actually be two tribits against one bose, outcome would be different then!

[@gtb100dzikus]

@@alanrossreviews I have set up my Tribit's like this : clear bass +5 400hz - 2 1khz - 1 2.5khz - 1 16khz +3 And now the key role as always is the placement. Kitchen window cell about 80 degrees and I getting nice full, rich sound, ideal for normal background listening level. Few weeks ago I took them to the beach and attached them to the two pols, spread about a meter apart and about meter from me. Even with the wind noise they were able to fill the space with full bodied sound. Personally I hate Bose for what they are. Generaly the brand. They never tell us the specs because as they where doing things from the beginning, they are taking average parts and crank them up to get that wow factor. Rest is just a aggressive marketing and a premium price tag so the consumers can satisfy their desires for luxury.

[@Danny.ha0]

Good Review. I can't choose who's better. I like the fullbodied sound of the bose. But I also like the clear vocals of the tribit.

[@100bsl]

You can 2 Tribits for the price of 1 Bose.... As a stereo pair, they'll beat the Bose hands down, while being easy to carry in your backpack / travel bag.

[@alanrossreviews]

pretty much my own thoughts.

[@simonsaysrewind]

I like vocal clarity rather than heavy bass so that's why I prefer tribit. Also it's a bike speaker at half the price so it's a good buy. Crap battery life though. Hope future they do double battery life.

[@alanrossreviews]

its good value for sure but yeah, that battery :(

[@FrancisTernero1]

I have always thought that a speaker that suffers from certain bass sounds is compensable by placing it correctly (in corners, for example), but I have always been clear that a speaker that does not offer me clarity in mid and high frequencies cannot be solved in this same way. Therefore I keep the Tribit; and in fact I have two of them as my shower TWS (for other situations, my first TWS is my favorite, with my Anker SoundCore Motion Plus :) Always glad to see you! Best wishes!

[@alanrossreviews]

thank you for sharing your shower setup ☺

[@FrancisTernero1]

@@alanrossreviews 😆 😆

[@danielbyrd9686]

Alan, the Bose Soundlink Micro is 7.5 watts, while the Tribit Stormbox is 9 watts. Great video!

[@alanrossreviews]

Thanks for the info!

[@robertarnobit5357]

thanks for the sound comparison review on both bose and tribit. You're right... the mid-base on the bose makes it a warmer sound but the sound clarity and base clarity goes to the tribit. Plus the price difference. That's why I bought 2 of the tribit micros.

[@alanrossreviews]

hope you are happy with them 👍

[@happykt]

As someone with moderate hearing loss in both ears and not wearing my hearing aids, the Bose micro sounds much crisper and warmer than the Tribit. However, the Bose are over twice the cost of the Tribit Micro.

[@alanrossreviews]

yup!

[@CraigIvor]

Hi Alan - Shame you did not get two to test the stereo sound . I like the Tibit micro It just was a pain to connect but once it did it was supper stable ...... one upstairs and downstairs with no drop out . Unlike the pain in the backside A1!!!! Tibit May have fixed it anyway as I tried the speakers when they first came out . Two for 70 quid . I know Oluv did the stereo set up in the Bose :-) 🤓

[@alanrossreviews]

i wish i still had the a1 to compare cause they both sound more exciting that the A1 did at £200. where you at with speakers? anything new?

[@CraigIvor]

Nothing new Alan . Still have my Beolit 17 . It’s a fantastic speaker but can be a bit wearing at lower volumes . Plus I can’t really play it loud all the time . So it’s not used as much . I liked the A1 ( 2nd gen) for vocals . Sounded better on axis and in a corner . Just needs to be cheaper than it is ! Don’t like the new Sony Speaker . Don’t understand how they make some of the best headphones but not Bluetooth speakers . 🙃🤪

[@alanrossreviews]

@@CraigIvor i think they are just targeting a younger age group with their new signature tuning with little mids and lack of low bass.

[@davekay6977]

Can you bluetooth pair both one Soundlink and one Stormbox to the same source for party use and for stereo use?

[@alanrossreviews]

well you can with bluetooth 5 and dual audio, might be some lag between them.

[@davekay6977]

@@alanrossreviews I thought you might know. Yes, but only where a possible lag is not a problem! Thank you very much for giving me the answer! All the very best to you sir.

[@thomasecallaghan1111]

2:40 "It wants ave a real chat with ya" Hahaha excellent!

[@alanrossreviews]

🤓

[@Wuppie62]

For the price of one Bose Micro you could buy two Tribit Micros and pair them. Then the Tribits'll be louder ánd produce a wide soundstage.. Also, the much lower price of the Tribit makes it a smaller risk of damaging or loosing it when you take it outdoors (these are very compact and portable so ideal for taking it with you). Interesting comparison. You can tell that Bose tunes their speakers more with a psychogical approach, by tuning them to sound 'warm and nice', instead of more 'honest and clear'..

[@alanrossreviews]

interesting comment 😋 for me the sounds are different enough that it comes down to your personal sound preference. they both do a decent job but yes, one is half the price of the other. however for those that like a warm sound and still want a micro size then i guess they would still go bose. neither are that honest and clear but i would say tribit is more neutral and revealing.

[@udim7284]

Thank you for another great review, Alan. You're doing a great job! I personally prefer the Bose.

[@alanrossreviews]

Glad its not just me 😝

[@udim7284]

@@alanrossreviews :-) you sure like your dolls i see...

[@alanrossreviews]

@@udim7284 noooooooooooooooooooooooooo these are not dolls! omg! these are bad taste bears for blokes!!!!!

[@udim7284]

@@alanrossreviews as long as you don't show to us what you do with them before going to sleep...

[@alanrossreviews]

@@udim7284 did you really just say that? 😳😱

[@alanrossreviews]

*Buy online: Tribit Stormbox Micro: geni.us/tribitstormboxmicro Bose Soundlink Micro: geni.us/bosesoundlinkmicro *affiliate links. I get a small percentage of any sale.

[@linkhoochoon3]

Hi Alan, do you think you can try the jbl xtreme 2 2.6 update if it's available on your device, and make a video on it please? Thank you. Keep up the great work

[@alanrossreviews]

if i get a Chance but will be a while, have a ton of stuff back logged!

[@linkhoochoon3]

@@alanrossreviews thank you

[@tunchap]

Well done. Thank you for the video. 🙏

[@alanrossreviews]

Thank you too!

[@asmorglenmore]

I love tribit but mine started to have rattling sound after 2 months. Not sure is this caused by broken cone or something else, seems more like there is part not tightened well so it vibrate when bass or low freq is played. Anybody have same issue?

[@alanrossreviews]

not me

[@simondr70]

Bottom line the Tribit has a longer battery life than the Bose one , plus it cost less . Now the million dollar question is, can we replace the li-ion battery like we can with the UE Roll ? And the answer is No , spoke to Tribit on their fb page .

[@damnation1928]

You can replace it. Theres a video of a tribit dissambly and it is simpler to change than most speakers

[@philjoysavio6805]

having the bose micro...playing it at between 50-70% vol is more than enof for personal listening

[@alanrossreviews]

im still at 90% or more on everything i play these days, my hearing must be going 😜

[@100bsl]

I have a pair of Tribit Stormbox Micros. They sound quite mature as a stereo pair from 40% to 70% volumes. Battery life is not all that great. You get about 5-6 hrs at 50% volume.

[@alanrossreviews]

yup this is the weak point of the speaker.

[@Rainemarzo]

i have tribit stormbox micro.. the battery life is excellent for me.. sound clarity wins and has a decent bass to

[@alanrossreviews]

How long you getting from the battery?

[@Rainemarzo]

@@alanrossreviews 3 to 4 hours at maximum volume.. and 8 hours in 30 to 40% volume

[@alanrossreviews]

@Mars Baliar you must have a magic one :)

[@Rainemarzo]

@@alanrossreviews im playing this speaker mostly acoustic songs and acapella,, i didn't try playing edm or bassy music at longer time,,

[@Rainemarzo]

pretty sure bassy genre of music consumes more battery life than acoustic genres

[@budfox3097]

Exactly, a comnparison with Minirig Mini would be nice. They play in the same league. I had the first version and enjoyed it until the charging port loosened and the speaker broke down...

[@alanrossreviews]

Did you try sending it back for repair?

[@budfox3097]

@@alanrossreviews no I still have it at home

[@alanrossreviews]

@@budfox3097 because they have great support, im betting they would repair free of charge.

[@basslover352]

I have the minirig mini first gen. Minirig mini blows away the tribit at lower to mid volumes across the board. Believe it or not near max they start to become pretty equal as the minirigs have severe bass dropoff past half volume. If you have the budget get the second gen minirig mini 2s.

[@rodneydelosreyes9411]

Does it sound good when it comes to rock or heavy metal music?thanks👍

[@lsuiggy8844]

I would like to see a drop test. I dropped my Bose from handlebar height off my bike sitting still. It landed on a corner (remember this is rubber coated) and immediately after it no longer had a deep bass sound. I read online of others having the same issue. So the sound analysis is great, but I'm also interested to know how hearty the design is to incidental drops.

[@Streetsupra88]

Radiator got knocked out of place

[@JakobPKL]

amazing review (y)

[@alanrossreviews]

thank you 😎😎😁

[@richardb2343]

Alan, you should definitely try 2 x StormBox Micros in stereo mode!

[@alanrossreviews]

i would need to be a magician 🤒 they are party mode only 😋

[@richardb2343]

@@alanrossreviews no.... they have party mode and stereo mode. I have two. The stereo is fantastic for such small speakers. Check again.... you would like it!

[@Fadeaway1983]

haha.. stormbox micro has stereo mode. try it and you will throw away your bose😂

[@anhuc2511]

Thank you very much Tribit stormbox micro and Sony Xb12, which one is better?

[@aljonacacio8279]

I have both those speakers. I would say that the sony xb12 has a well balance sound and it also have good amount of bass even at maximum volume. On the other hand, Tribit stormbox micro really loud and have a really good amount of bass for it size. However I noticed that it has a warmer sound signature. In addition, it gets a little bit sounds muddy when using it laying down. It is much better to used it horizontally to compensate its muddiness and improve the treble a little bit.

[@anlotv6509]

@@aljonacacio8279 so which one is better and has more clarity in vocals?

[@rhutwijdevaramane9659]

Bro tribit micro or Sony srs xb12?? Which one to buy

[@alanrossreviews]

tribit micro.

[@crazyfirangi]

Sur pls comparison btwn sony xb13 vs tribit strombox micro

[@crazyfirangi]

From india 🙏🙏🙏

[@alanrossreviews]

noted but i dont get much time for these comparisons. i do what i can. 🙏

[@jamie74gemini87]

Hiya, wondering how they sound compared to an Echo Dot?

[@simondr70]

If only the echo dot had a backpack strap .. does the echo dot have 8 hours autonomy ?

[@jamie74gemini87]

I ended up getting a B&O Beoplay A1, the first generation one for about half price.. What a sound! 😃

[@L3OL3GEND]

Hi there, not sure if you reply to comments. But I was wondering. What do you think is a better buy. 2 Tribit Micros or 1 Tribit Maxsound Plus?

[@alanrossreviews]

they offer very different listening uses, what will be your main listen scenario? for a straight on listen i would still prefer maxsound but pair of micros offer lot more flexibility

[@albeefrom335]

Watched a lot of budget speaker videos and was gonna go for the doss xl cause the touch screen almost got me but I heard that it had bad audio quality and whenever anybody reviewed the tribit it was always positive so I ordered one yesterday !

[@alanrossreviews]

The tribit micro?

[@albeefrom335]

@@alanrossreviews yup

[@andysummersthxcinemaandmyc7748]

i wonder if the orange is an easy peel ? lol

[@davidharrison8495]

Hi Alan - Have you noticed any quality variation between the same Bose models? I lost my beloved UE Roll 2 and have been on a quest for the best-sounding/most durable speaker that I can strap to myself/my backpack when I go hiking. I've noticed wild sound (and even weight) variations between speakers of the same model. I've looked into firmware, but my hunch is that there are A (review-quality) production lines/factories, and B-lines that mass produce models within acceptable testing/performance ranges. JBL seems to be very consistent, and even UE, but I've had Bose Micros that sound like crap, and those that others that sound magical. My guess is that either Bose is using several component suppliers, and the suppliers are sending the best-quality samples to Bose for evaluation and then shipping the quality-variant products. I've seen the same with Apple MacBook Pros in 2012-2013 (Samsung vs LG displays). I'm surprised that people who buy pairs of Bose speakers for stereo mode don't notice the variance in sound profile. Right now, I'm keeping the Bose Soundlink Orange speaker from Best Buy that sounds glorious, and sending the one back from Amazon that sounds blah. Side-by-side, there is clearly a difference in performance and sound profile. I've tried Bose Micro speakers from Best Buy, Target, Amazon, and Walmart, and I'm certain they are are all official Bose products. It's been disappointing because some Bose speakers are amazing, and sound dull, flat, and un-balanced. Any thoughts? Thank you so much for your in-depth, scientific, and thorough reviews and comparisons!

[@alanrossreviews]

ive found differences with every speaker i tried but not so wild that they sound totally different apart from the jbl different model versions. Only have the one bose micro so cant compare it.

[@budfox3097]

The overall sound is definitely nicer on Tribit. Bose is very muddy in comparison. The sweet spot volumewise on Tribit is at approx 40-50 %. Really nice bass there.

[@alanrossreviews]

to me what comes over most is the fuller bass on the bose with the better defined high end and vocals on the tribit. i guess it makes the bose sound muddy when you do a quick a/b but not so much when played on its own. the vocals to me are soft rather than muddy, i can hear them for sure.

[@budfox3097]

@@alanrossreviews Seems that the bass is covering other frequencies on Bose. After all it is a nearly three years old speaker by now. I really do not miss any bass on Tribit at around 40-50% and the clarity is fantastic. Overall more balanced at those levels than Bose. The only thing I wish is that they should have boosted the lower bass at really low volume levels. Other than that a fantastic product which fits in your hand. I had been waiting for a decent micro sized speaker for a while now and purchased it as soon as the first reviews were out. Tremendous value. Nice review by the way!

[@sumitsunil2934]

honest review 🙂 but i cant decid which one to choose

[@alanrossreviews]

both are decent, tribit half the price with more clinical sound, bose warmer sounding.

[@valipetop]

Can you make jbl charge 4 gg vs tl? if u can? please , btw nice video !

[@alanrossreviews]

charge 4 doesnt interest me enough to track down more versions of it. i never play it.

[@NFLMOVIESANDGUITARS]

Upper bass huh ? What happened to low mid and high- is that too offensive these days

[@alanrossreviews]

Its a speaker that fits in your hand, laws of physics apply.

[@NFLMOVIESANDGUITARS]

@@alanrossreviews so your admitting to talking rubbish

[@kroyal4296]

I wonder how these compare to the Bose Soundlink Color, which is less portable? The Bose sounds better to me here, but is twice the price of the Tribit, is it worthhile?

[@alanrossreviews]

i dont think either is better than the other just one is warmer the other tighter. of course bose twice the price sadly.

[@kroyal4296]

Thank you! Do you know the SoundLink color?

[@aktunav]

I checked the price differences today, Bose 1700 TL and Tribit 485 TL ( 1 USD = 7.25 TL)... So I ordered Tribit today...

[@alanrossreviews]

less than a third of the price of a bose? how do bose get away with it? 😂😂 battery life is the downside of the tribit,.

[@aktunav]

@@alanrossreviews I bought Bose from Hong Kong in 2018 and it was about 99 USD...USD price is almost the same...But İstanbul has a different story cause the brand. Tribit sells with reasonable prices and you can see the big picture...

[@alanrossreviews]

Yup, will you get a pair?

[@aktunav]

@@alanrossreviews first i I'll listen than i will decide...but pair can be a higher level of sound as you asked 😊👍

[@alanrossreviews]

hope you are happy with it 😁

[@rickywangham]

full volume bass goes to Tribit n at lower side Bose better. Vry satisfying comparison

[@alanrossreviews]

👍😛

[@ktxtrain]

FR graph nice review. tribit is better IMO. more opened sound

[@alanrossreviews]

they have different sound signatures so it will be taste after price. i like the warmer sound of the bose.

[@daboxer181]

The Bose sounds ear piercing lol.the Tribit products have a great sound signature.

[@honantong]

My tribit max sound plus lacks clarity

[@alanrossreviews]

you must have a dud?

[@seer._.]

Bose is good at lower vol while the Tribit is better at higher vol

[@alanrossreviews]

thats a reasonable assessment! 😛

[@marcoyanez5874]

What is the origin of the Tribit brand? Is it from China or North American?

[@alanrossreviews]

its from CHINa, CHYnaaa! same place as the virus!

[@marcoyanez5874]

Alan Ross Reviews ok 😖

[@Fadeaway1983]

@@alanrossreviews Tribit Stormbox Micorona Virus

[@jcdupuy4809]

Size matters

[@alanrossreviews]

is that what your gf says??

[@jcdupuy4809]

@@alanrossreviews yes. That is why she stays lmao

[@halfcrazyluv1]

#1👍

[@alanrossreviews]

you win again! 🤗

[@halfcrazyluv1]

@@alanrossreviews 🏆 I had 2 bose micro before.. I still have one though. 😊

[@halfcrazyluv1]

This is the first time I see you with a bose speaker.😊

[@sailorbluepr]

Tribit sounds much better! Sorry Bose….

[@alanrossreviews]

different sound signatures is the real difference

[@krzysztofkawa9370]

Bose sounds like plastic box. For that sound price is ridiculous

[@alanrossreviews]

bose, jbl, they charge for the brand name...

[@johnnelson3665]

Ones a ripoff from China. That’s why I choose Bose.

[@STEVEREEVES4444]

Tribit 1/2 the price n sounds better than bose !

[@johnnelson3665]

@@STEVEREEVES4444 just say no to China.

[@STEVEREEVES4444]

@@johnnelson3665 righto 👍

[@kdzdzdeiz]

Clear 2nd👌🏼

[@alanrossreviews]

impressive!!!!!!!! 👍🤗